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today government officials and washed down groups talk about the scintillation at japan's failing to nuclear power plant. live coverage from the senate in the tree committee began said 10:00 a.m. eastern. over on c-span3, us senate hearing on protecting the civil rights of muslim americans. witnesses include an official from the justice the apartment. that also stars at 10:00 a.m. eastern. >> experience american history on c-span3. 48 hours of people events telling the american story. here first-person accounts for people who have shaped modern america on "oral histories." history writers and travel to important battle skills and learn about keep figures and events that should be aired during the 100th the 150th anniversary of the civil war. professor spilled into america's past during lectures and history. join curators and the story behind the scene and museum exhibits on american artifacts. the presidency, focusing on policies and legacies, as told to historic speeches and personal insights from administration officials and experts. american history tv on c-span3, all we can, ever
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we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is growing very quickly. where economies grow, so do demands for goods and services. the question is, where are these goods and services going to come from? as president, i want to make sure these products are made in america. i want to open more markets around the world so that american companies can do more business and hire more people. let me explain why this is important. every $1 billion of goods and services we exports supports more than 5000 jobs in the united states. so, the more we sell overseas, the more jobs we create on our shores. that is why last year i set a goal for
we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is...
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in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with special focus on things like transport. if there are further lessons to learn, we should learn them. >> as we look at japan and watch their horror unfold it is not just earthquakes and tsunami that can threaten a nuclear reactor. does the prime minister agree that what happened here will have consequences for the nuclear power in the u.k.? >> we want to join the gentle lady in sending our condolences to japan. we must learn everything we can learn, and that's why we are looking at this issue. the stations we have in britain are a different ty
in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with...
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the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge disruptions both in the infrastructure -- you have boats, houses, cars that are washed into main thorough fares. and that requires heavy equipment. so any assistance that we can provide we will be providing. i'm heart broken by this tragedy. i think when you see what's happening in japan, you are reminded that for all our differences in culture or language or religion, that ultimately humanity is one. and when we face these kinds of natural disasters, whether it's in new zealand or haiti or jap japan, then you think about your own family. and you think, how would you feel if you l
the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge...
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in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to providential crier. the prime minister has taken the right decision to extend the life of the nimrod's and hms cumberland so that our armed forces remain eager to protect in this conflict. he knows the uncertainty we now face, so will he, in due course, extend that rethink of our defense to abilities? >> obviously we should be able to deploy at speed anywhere in the world with flexible on forces with particular emphasis on transport and on things like special forces. i think we did anticipate the sorts of things we're doing now but if there
in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollalv
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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right now we have 19 ships and about 18,000 forces in japan helping in a relief effort. i don't know if we still have people in haiti, but i would not be surprised if we still do. any major tragedy that comes around the world, we expect the military to jump in and ride to the rescue. it all cost money. maybe we should just say we are not want to do that anymore. that is a way to save some money. >> that would be a big roles and missions change, wouldn't it? >> what is the role going to be? at some point, the president decides we have some people at risk in a country, set up a no- fly zone. that cost money. >> realistically, do you see a day when this is a nation where we would do that? >> we are to talk about it. we are going to cut back on defense and get a lean, mean, machine that would just protect the homeland, and if somebody comes after us, then we will respond, everybody should understand, decisions have consequences. i don't think you can have it both ways. i l little older than you guys, and i was a child during world war ii, and i remember the sacrifices that p
right now we have 19 ships and about 18,000 forces in japan helping in a relief effort. i don't know if we still have people in haiti, but i would not be surprised if we still do. any major tragedy that comes around the world, we expect the military to jump in and ride to the rescue. it all cost money. maybe we should just say we are not want to do that anymore. that is a way to save some money. >> that would be a big roles and missions change, wouldn't it? >> what is the role going...
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president says in a couple of speeches, we'll switch to nuclear, i think that may have changed now that japan's disaster, but we can't do it without uranium. well, there's a new process you may be could but that's a different story. historically you can't do it without uranium. you have to have the location to store the fuel but these things all tended -- americans need to wake up and say, wait a minute, we need energy. i was talking to people today that said the e.p.a. was going to do their best to shut down wood-burning fireplaces. my gosh. i mean, how are we going to get warm, you guys, up north, how are you going to get warm in the wintertime if you're going to take away your coal and your natural gas and the price of oil will be through the roof and you can't afford that and you can't even burn wood in your own flyers. what's wrong with this picture? i yield back. >> you're right. mr. brady: -- mr. thompson: it's been well documented that two countries in particular are increasing their thirst for oil, that is china and india, it's expected just within the next few years the demand for oil
president says in a couple of speeches, we'll switch to nuclear, i think that may have changed now that japan's disaster, but we can't do it without uranium. well, there's a new process you may be could but that's a different story. historically you can't do it without uranium. you have to have the location to store the fuel but these things all tended -- americans need to wake up and say, wait a minute, we need energy. i was talking to people today that said the e.p.a. was going to do their...
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the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there will be important lessons learned from the fukushima plant. this meeting of the first of many as we engage to understand the issues and address those issues to ensure the safety of u.s. nuclear power plants. i look forward to working with my partners on the commission to do so. >> thank you. >> thank you, mr. chairman. this is an important meeting. i want to join my colleagues and sending my personal sympathies to the people of japan. the consequences and loss of life are devastating. our thoughts and prayers are with all. i would like to commend the chairman, the executive director o
the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there...
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ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television -- broadcasts and television about japan and politicianings must not revert to business as usual. the federal government must not revert to business as usual. and has not done so. yes, it remains true -- it remains true such enormous earthquakes and tsunamis as they have hit japan in all probability and according to all scientific expectations are not going to apply to us. and the same is true of health consequences of the nuclear catastrophe in japan. it's not going to apply to germany. in all probability. we are too far removed from the location of the catastrophe. and yes, it remains true.
ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television...
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the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some stimulus to the fact that would come from this. ative effect that may come with this. i have heard no successful idea on how to get the japanese economy growing again at a rapid pace. we are all puzzled about the fundamental problems that hold the growth back. .> there's no boz worth plan >> no, i think the remarkable thing about japan is that 25 years ago, everyone. it did japan for its incredible high rate of saving that they had. that -- everyone pointed to japan for its incredible high right of savings. now it is less than the uni
the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some...
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barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would say outside of japan, there would be some of these isolated supply shortages. >> there was a concern about baby formula. i think the message is that this is not a big economic crisis. this is manageable. people want to focus on the loss of human life. >> what about troop levels. >> the japanese 0 it to themselves. they can't handle this by issuing more debt to their citizens or raising the taxes and their citizens can easily afford to pay it. >> this is not an international debt holding for japan. it does mean realist
barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would...
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>> coming back from japan, my first story was three mile island. when i got to cbs. i had been there a few months and i had been paralyzed with fear because i watched marvin kalb and all the people that were there. the first thing they gave me to do was a little radio story to write, 30-second radio, and two hours later i was trying to write it. a co-reporter said she threw up the first story. i am speeding up in my car to three mile island and they thought the reactor would blow off. wait a minute,roger mudd is not going. they think i am expendable and that was going through my mind recorded. i covered this story because there was a lot of intricate nuclear information to impart. i would take the list of everybody i could get a hold of. i got every single name of anybody who had ever worked at three mile island. i would call them when i got home and see what they knew. eventually, i worked my way through to some people who told me really what was going on. inside . >> i'm a student at george washington university and a part-time reporter for campus radio. my questio
>> coming back from japan, my first story was three mile island. when i got to cbs. i had been there a few months and i had been paralyzed with fear because i watched marvin kalb and all the people that were there. the first thing they gave me to do was a little radio story to write, 30-second radio, and two hours later i was trying to write it. a co-reporter said she threw up the first story. i am speeding up in my car to three mile island and they thought the reactor would blow off....
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later, a discussion on japan's failing nuclear power plant. live coverage at 10:00 eastern. >> throughout the month of april we will feature the top winners competition. canm what to the winning videos every morning on c-span at 6:50 a.m. eastern. during the program, meet the students who created them. stream all of the winning videos online anytime at studentcam.org. >> if president obama lays out his goals for libya. nato has agreed to take over military operations in libya this week. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. >> tonight, i would like to update the american people on the international effort that we have lead in libya. what we have done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. i want to begin by paying tribute to our men and women in uniform, who once again have acted with courage, professionalism, and patriotism. they have moved with incredible speed and strength. because of them, and our dedicated diplomats, a coalition has been forged and countless lives have been saved. meanwhile, as we speak, o
later, a discussion on japan's failing nuclear power plant. live coverage at 10:00 eastern. >> throughout the month of april we will feature the top winners competition. canm what to the winning videos every morning on c-span at 6:50 a.m. eastern. during the program, meet the students who created them. stream all of the winning videos online anytime at studentcam.org. >> if president obama lays out his goals for libya. nato has agreed to take over military operations in libya this...
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the accident in japan grabbed headlines. radiation was released and and the developments put the safety of nuclear technology back in the spotlight and in a public debate about that technology. and with that, the safety of nuclear power in the united states with which the nuclear regulatory commission is entrusted. the n.r.c. released a report on the industry and suggested improvements for safety and plant preparedness but the industry is concerned about what those recommendations might cost. some environmental groups do not believe any steps could make nuclear power safe enough. it is with this news backdrop we are pleased to have our guest speaker. president obama appointed our guest head of the n.r.c., a doctorate in psysi crmp s and a congressional science fellow. his next job was science adviser to senate majority leader of harry reid in nevada. senator reid says he supports building new plants but opposes storing nuclear waste in his state. we are pleased to have him address this topic and i believe he is our first gue
the accident in japan grabbed headlines. radiation was released and and the developments put the safety of nuclear technology back in the spotlight and in a public debate about that technology. and with that, the safety of nuclear power in the united states with which the nuclear regulatory commission is entrusted. the n.r.c. released a report on the industry and suggested improvements for safety and plant preparedness but the industry is concerned about what those recommendations might cost....
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to the nuclear emergency in japan. at the current time, the japanese utility and the japanese government are still in an active mitigation phase at the fukushima site. at this time the reactors do not appear to be changing in a way that create additional concerns. some structural elements are receiving increased attention such as the structural integrity which is being shord up to strengthen its resistance to earthquakes. large amounts of radioactive water in the basements and a considerable amount of debris across the site. the rainy season is underway in japan. overall, the japan please making significant progress in moving forward in what is a very difficult and challenging situation. on behalf of the commission, we continue to express our sympathies for the people of japan who are dealing with a very significant crisis. as you know, the decision to recommend a 50-mile radius evacuation of american citizens near the daiche site -- information was scarce, sketchy and uncertain. the recent assessment of the fuel pool
to the nuclear emergency in japan. at the current time, the japanese utility and the japanese government are still in an active mitigation phase at the fukushima site. at this time the reactors do not appear to be changing in a way that create additional concerns. some structural elements are receiving increased attention such as the structural integrity which is being shord up to strengthen its resistance to earthquakes. large amounts of radioactive water in the basements and a considerable...
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i'm from japan tv. i have a question about japan. one of the important allies, japan, is facing the largest catastrophe ever since the second world war. the earthquake and the nuclear power plant crisis is still going on. would you please give a comment on that? is there anything you would do if you were in power, something different from the obama administration? and what kind of impact do you see to the u.s. economy because of the decline in the japanese economy due to the earthquakes? >> i am not an economist, on that last question. have been lots of economic reports on what the effect of gdp would be here and global gdp. i will let economists figure that out. i will not comment specifically on the obama administration because i admit i am not at 100% up to date on all the things they have done. what i would do is japan is one of our best and closest allies and we should be working as our bestwith them las friends and neighbors that they are to help them through this difficult time. that is what my policy would be, to try to be as
i'm from japan tv. i have a question about japan. one of the important allies, japan, is facing the largest catastrophe ever since the second world war. the earthquake and the nuclear power plant crisis is still going on. would you please give a comment on that? is there anything you would do if you were in power, something different from the obama administration? and what kind of impact do you see to the u.s. economy because of the decline in the japanese economy due to the earthquakes?...
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the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there will be important lessons learned from the fukushima plant. this meeting of the first of many as we engage to understand the issues and address those issues to ensure the safety of u.s. nuclear power plants. i look forward to working with my partners on the commission to do so. >> thank you. >> thank you, mr. chairman. this is an important meeting. i want to join my colleagues and sending my personal sympathies to the people of japan. the consequences and loss of life are devastating. our thoughts and prayers are with all. i would like to commend the chairman, the executive director o
the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollar valve could have prevented all of that period was obama supposed to go down there and put it on right after he was elected? guest: the federal government is supposed to oversee its on public lands in the united states. i think ken salazar publicly said there is a new sheriff in town, and i will clean this up. he was lobbying about obama care on the hill. the foc
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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and for mission is still coming in from japan. these gentlemen have made clear they will incorporate that into how we view safety and security and nuclear energy as a resource. it remains a part of the hesident's energy plan when talks about reaching clean energy standards. as we get more information, that can be incorporated. right now we remain committed to clean energy standards. >> [inaudible] >> do you have nrc people [inaudible] >> we have two technical experts in japan. they are working to provide information to the u.s. embassy and interface with their colleagues. >> from your understanding of the situation with the japanese reactors, will it get worse? >> i don't want to speculate on how this may progress. it is a serious situation. we continue to provide whatever is requested from us by the japanese government. japan is a technically advanced nuclear country. they possess significant resources on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that would change his position? >> this is information still coming
and for mission is still coming in from japan. these gentlemen have made clear they will incorporate that into how we view safety and security and nuclear energy as a resource. it remains a part of the hesident's energy plan when talks about reaching clean energy standards. as we get more information, that can be incorporated. right now we remain committed to clean energy standards. >> [inaudible] >> do you have nrc people [inaudible] >> we have two technical experts in japan....
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forces in japan can -- in japan, they treat you with great respect. you may remember there was a rate of the angst schoolgirl in okinawa. i think she was 12, by a couple of sailors on labor day in 1995. a horrible incident. it caused a lot of turmoil. out of that, we actually made some progress, notwithstanding the tragedy of that family and that young lady, but on the way to the airport, i asked my wife. it is not going to get any better than this. somehow i made it the three stars, but i will not be promoted again. i am sure of that. maybe we should call it quits. it has been so fulfilling. bob wise said, and we were on this little minibus on the way to the airport to go back to the states, and i think i was doing it because i did not want to quit necessarily, but your family has to deal with this. i wanted to tease my wife and say you wanted to give it up. and she said, i think there is more a venture left. she did not even know what she was speaking of. i never felt like i wanted to -- as you get into it, it is those qualities that i talked about
forces in japan can -- in japan, they treat you with great respect. you may remember there was a rate of the angst schoolgirl in okinawa. i think she was 12, by a couple of sailors on labor day in 1995. a horrible incident. it caused a lot of turmoil. out of that, we actually made some progress, notwithstanding the tragedy of that family and that young lady, but on the way to the airport, i asked my wife. it is not going to get any better than this. somehow i made it the three stars, but i will...
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chairman, in helping the people in japan. every one of us on both sides are grateful, because i think america is at its best when we're there for our friends and we certainly are. right now you described -- you said it's a static situation not a stable situation. so let me ask you, what's the best thing that could happen right now with those reactors, and at's the worst thing that could happen? >> i'm reluctant to speculate on the worst thing that can happen because there is always something. >> well, i think it's important. what's the best thing that can happen, what's the worst? we all hope for the best, but what's the worst thing that can happen? >> right now what our focus is on is that it ensures to provide or that the japanese can continue to provide cooling to the reactor and water into the spent fuel pools, and that is a process that is working right now. as i said, it's not necessarily the most stable configuration. for instance, there was an aftershock last night, so they had to remove some of the individuals, they
chairman, in helping the people in japan. every one of us on both sides are grateful, because i think america is at its best when we're there for our friends and we certainly are. right now you described -- you said it's a static situation not a stable situation. so let me ask you, what's the best thing that could happen right now with those reactors, and at's the worst thing that could happen? >> i'm reluctant to speculate on the worst thing that can happen because there is always...
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> -- reviews in japan? >> i cannot speak to that id some of the design bases they consider factors, but licensing site reviews,. i don't know >> what i -- wouldn't that be a good thing to know? >> certainly. yes, sir. >> ok, i would suggest hopping right on that. in terms of the cost of nuclear power, how the events -- have the events in the fukushima changed any sense of what the costs of nuclear power is vis-a- vis other sources of electricity? either of you? >> that remains for the results of the nrc evaluation. to the extent that they identify needed changes, that might change the cost equation. i cannot speculate now. >> ok, fine. we have if you reactors -- a few reactors -- we have a very large earthquake and tsunami. are there any reactors in the united states, say, a california, that are built near faults and oceans? or just one ocean? [laughter] >> well, of course there are, and as i mentioned in my previous answer, we do is look at the earthquake history for the plants in california, for example,
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come home from japan come, from korea, come home from germany. there's no reason for us to be subsidizing them. [applause] now come as a constitutional president, i would be very cautious to be looking toward the proper procedure and working with the congress. but in the area of foreign policy and the movement of military troops, the president does have this authority. i don't even have to ask permission to move the troops around. there are no declared wars. so if we are able to achieve this victory, we can immediately bring the troops home instead of building more and more bases overseas like we are doing now -- we have 900 basis, we are building more of these strong bases just aggravating the people of the world -- i would say bring the troops home. open up some of those bases to close in the 90's. the close the bases in the 1990's at the same time they were building bases in saudi arabia, causing more trouble. so it's really time at least to get those troops home immediately. let them spend the money here at home for awhile. that would give us
come home from japan come, from korea, come home from germany. there's no reason for us to be subsidizing them. [applause] now come as a constitutional president, i would be very cautious to be looking toward the proper procedure and working with the congress. but in the area of foreign policy and the movement of military troops, the president does have this authority. i don't even have to ask permission to move the troops around. there are no declared wars. so if we are able to achieve this...
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>> the primary focus is really on american citizens in japan. we were doing everything we could to protect them as they were there. that was in many ways the prime focus. most of the issues related to how we dealt with u.s. plants were really dealt with by the commission when it established this task force that was how we decided to go forward in that way. i didn't really exercise any authorities with regard to domestic facilities. >> does nonpartisan general counsel -- council believe that you acted appropriately? >> i believe that is the case. >> say again? >> may i ask the general council if he could -- did he ask if he was within the law? >> yes, he can. please join us. >> i'm general counsel, a career federal employee. when the simple answer to your question is i believe the chairman's actions were consistent with the powers that he has under the statute. i received an inquiry from his office fairly early on in the event and based on my view and actually an assessment of my predecessor's view, actions taken during in response to 9/11 when t
>> the primary focus is really on american citizens in japan. we were doing everything we could to protect them as they were there. that was in many ways the prime focus. most of the issues related to how we dealt with u.s. plants were really dealt with by the commission when it established this task force that was how we decided to go forward in that way. i didn't really exercise any authorities with regard to domestic facilities. >> does nonpartisan general counsel -- council...
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let me ask you, how many countries listen to japan on nuclear disarmament? how many countries listened to norway when preaching peace? i put it to you, ladies and gentlemen, that we are debating the wrong issue. there will come a time, and maybe it is now, for innovation to reduce our carbon footprint. but today we must look after our own. a recent poll conducted prior to the british election asked how important is climate change to young people today. in 2007, the figure was 17%. when it was conducted recently it was 4%. we are facing huge youth unemployment in commonwealth land. our young people will not thank us in 2050 if they were faced with no jobs when they were younger, carbon footprint or no. we must look after our own. we must not try to overinfluence the world. we are not a massive nation of the west. we do not have the influence. we are 30 million strong. we must ensure that our borders are secure. we must ensure that our young people have jobs that they can foster and that our country can continue to grow. >> hear hear. >> thank you, lord speake
let me ask you, how many countries listen to japan on nuclear disarmament? how many countries listened to norway when preaching peace? i put it to you, ladies and gentlemen, that we are debating the wrong issue. there will come a time, and maybe it is now, for innovation to reduce our carbon footprint. but today we must look after our own. a recent poll conducted prior to the british election asked how important is climate change to young people today. in 2007, the figure was 17%. when it was...
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this affected day united states as well as japan. -- the united states as well as japan. we expect growth to rebound to over 3% in the current quarter. the pace of the recovery will continue to build further strained for the remainder of this year and next year. in a reversal of the dynamic we saw in the darkest days of the canada crisis, we are enjoying a circle of improving and at the conditions, which support stop spending, leading to more hiring and production, and strong enough financial -- and stronger financial conditions. we saw this virtuous circle being a vicious circle where worsening conditions brought a worsening economy. the positive feedback loop is illustrated by the stock market. stock prices are up 10% over the past year thanks to healthy corporate profits and a greater willingness of investors to take on risk. with their investment portfolios growing again, household are more willing to spend. this prompts businesses to hire more employees. there is an improving their -- and improving labor market. it grew by 200,000 jobs per month, a solid pace that sh
this affected day united states as well as japan. -- the united states as well as japan. we expect growth to rebound to over 3% in the current quarter. the pace of the recovery will continue to build further strained for the remainder of this year and next year. in a reversal of the dynamic we saw in the darkest days of the canada crisis, we are enjoying a circle of improving and at the conditions, which support stop spending, leading to more hiring and production, and strong enough financial...
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as for recovery efforts in japan, the prime minister says that japan as a country will overcome this tragedy, and will recover. as for the fukushima power plant that the situation surrounding the accident is still very grave. in order to overcome this crisis, the police, fire department, self-defense forces, and other groups are all working together, putting their lives on the line, in an attempt to resolve the situation. the prime minister says that he is determined to overcome this nuclear power plant crisis. he is fully determined to resolve the issue, and he is committed to working with the japanese public as well as the -- all of the stakeholders involved to overcome this crisis. the prime minister says that he is committed to bringing back reassurance for the japanese public, and with that resolved in mind, he says that he will continue to plow forward. many nations have offered their condolences. 117 countries and regions, and 29 international organizations have extended their helping hand for providing support and aid. their support activities are taking place on the ground.
as for recovery efforts in japan, the prime minister says that japan as a country will overcome this tragedy, and will recover. as for the fukushima power plant that the situation surrounding the accident is still very grave. in order to overcome this crisis, the police, fire department, self-defense forces, and other groups are all working together, putting their lives on the line, in an attempt to resolve the situation. the prime minister says that he is determined to overcome this nuclear...
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but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the double whammy of the earthquake and the huge tsunami. we will look at our reactors and learn as much as we can so that we can improve the safety. we are always increasing the safety of our reactors and the safety of all our industrial systems. >> two days ago, a number of us wrote to chairman upton requesting that the committee hold a hearing on the safety of nuclear power plant in the united states. the think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nuclear plants -- do you think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nucle
but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the...
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italy, ireland, japan, portugal, greece, along with belgium, hury, spain -- canada and portugal and britain -- both have austerity budgets prosed, past, or rejected. portugal -- stephen harper, vote of confidence. what is going on? guest: portugal is next-to-last in the sovereign fiscal some -- greece is last but they have a serious problem, more serious than ours. they also cannot have over 60% of the world's global reserve currency so they have to make tough choices. frankly,hey waited too long. to there are going to end up engaging in a very difficult austerity measures very quickly because they waited too long. here is the key. the night -- united states does not exempt from the laws of prudent finance. if we wait too long we will have to do the same thing -- make dramatic spending cuts, draconian changes in social insurance programs and significant tax increases all of the sudden and ordered to be able to stabilize the markets and restore confidence. we don't have to do that, but we need to start soon if we want to avoid that. host: your conclusion, which you referred to earlier in you
italy, ireland, japan, portugal, greece, along with belgium, hury, spain -- canada and portugal and britain -- both have austerity budgets prosed, past, or rejected. portugal -- stephen harper, vote of confidence. what is going on? guest: portugal is next-to-last in the sovereign fiscal some -- greece is last but they have a serious problem, more serious than ours. they also cannot have over 60% of the world's global reserve currency so they have to make tough choices. frankly,hey waited too...
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we can learn a lot from in japan. because of the power necessities, especially that california has had, we have gone back and retrofitted and brought it to a more modern design. we have prolonged the life of our reactors there. we are in need of energy. it's a very difficult situation. the price of gas used going up. coal is somewhat clean, but still pretty dirty. how are we going to get all of that done? that's important in what we did in the stimulus package. we put about 1/3 of that into research in energy and marine conservation -- and green conservation. californians have been on the leading edge with respect to that. host: coming up this morning on c-span, a subcommittee of the house energy and commerce committee will be hearing testimony from energy secretary steven chu and the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. you mentioned some of the details of what's happening in japan at the fukushima plant. we have this graphic from "the wall street journal" that takes us through what is happening at the nuclear
we can learn a lot from in japan. because of the power necessities, especially that california has had, we have gone back and retrofitted and brought it to a more modern design. we have prolonged the life of our reactors there. we are in need of energy. it's a very difficult situation. the price of gas used going up. coal is somewhat clean, but still pretty dirty. how are we going to get all of that done? that's important in what we did in the stimulus package. we put about 1/3 of that into...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollar valve could have prevented all of that period was obama supposed to go down there and put it on right after he was elected? guest: the federal government is supposed to oversee its on public lands in the united states. i think ken salazar publicly said there is a new sheriff in town, and i will clean this up. he was lobbying about obama care on the hill. the foc
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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this is the nuclear reactor in japan. according to the associated press, an explosion there destroyed a building housing the reactor. and also there are fears that it could melt down after being hit by the earthquake and tsunami there in japan. again, those reports saying that large amounts of radiation were coming out in the evacuation around the plant expanded. but officials didn't know how dangerous at this time the leak was to people. again that courtesy there from al-jazeera this morning of the plant. now, in related use, there are also reports this morning as far as those who are affected, 1,300 dead, 2,000 people in emergency shelters. as you see there, people waiting on top of buildings to be rescued by various means this morning. this courtesy of n.h.k. and also there and 50,000 emergency crews. we registered in finding out from you in our first 45 minutes this morning if what we were seeing in japan, not only with the disaster, but also in the reaction from the japanese authorities there, could prove threatening
this is the nuclear reactor in japan. according to the associated press, an explosion there destroyed a building housing the reactor. and also there are fears that it could melt down after being hit by the earthquake and tsunami there in japan. again, those reports saying that large amounts of radiation were coming out in the evacuation around the plant expanded. but officials didn't know how dangerous at this time the leak was to people. again that courtesy there from al-jazeera this morning...
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and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we have seen the decline in the oil prices which i think most of us with associate to a concerned about to be the decline in the economic activity, immediate decline in the requirement for fuel but also brought sense that there was a hit to japan's economy and has global implications. as of yesterday, the price of oil was down significantly. today it is up again. so in terms of how this shakes out there's a number of things going on right now in the global markets. there is the principal on rest in the middle east and north africa. japan was weighing on that yesterday, but today it seems the resurgence is
and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we...
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from what happened in the middle east as well as what happened in japan. think think it makes perfect sense for us to look at can we extend payroll tax, for example, an additional year? and other tax breaks for business investment that could make a difference in creating more jobs right now? >> what we need to do is to restore business confidence and the confidence of the american people. that we're on track. that we're not going to get there right away. that this is a tough saw, but that we still are moving forward. and i think that it would make sense as we're looking at an overall package to see are there some things that we can do to sustain recovery. so long as the overall package achieves our goals. the goals i set out, which is -- to make sure we're bending the things like cost of health care over the long-term. >> laura, i think this has been asked and answered. i'll keep on giving you the same answer until i give you a different one, all right? and that won't be today. [laughter] exactly. i thought you'd like that one. antonieta cadiz? there you a
from what happened in the middle east as well as what happened in japan. think think it makes perfect sense for us to look at can we extend payroll tax, for example, an additional year? and other tax breaks for business investment that could make a difference in creating more jobs right now? >> what we need to do is to restore business confidence and the confidence of the american people. that we're on track. that we're not going to get there right away. that this is a tough saw, but that...
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i would hope that secretary leon panetta and i think you were referring to his visit to japan will tell the japanese we are very close allies. whatever we are going to do, we are going to do to get their. this will not be a unilateral shift of the u.s. we have a plan that is unworkable. it is simply too expensive. we ought to be honest with each other. for some reason, it is difficult politically and i am not sure why. i do not know why it is difficult politically to say that we agreed on a plan. hey, it is not working. let's change the planned. there is a sensitivity. who goes fst? this is an ally facing a common problem. it is not such a problem. people are trying to solve the location problem of the marine's. number one, we should deal with it frankly, together, not unilaterally, and be honest about the impossibility of our current plan. >> the gentleman in front here. >> senator, based on your long experience and six visits, what do you say is a possibility or how do you see of the possibility of persuading the pakistanis to come along our way. when we were dealing with the soviet u
i would hope that secretary leon panetta and i think you were referring to his visit to japan will tell the japanese we are very close allies. whatever we are going to do, we are going to do to get their. this will not be a unilateral shift of the u.s. we have a plan that is unworkable. it is simply too expensive. we ought to be honest with each other. for some reason, it is difficult politically and i am not sure why. i do not know why it is difficult politically to say that we agreed on a...
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these are affecting production in the and that states as well as in japan. the dead wrong, i am confident that our economy has enough forward momentum to overcome these headwinds. we expect growth to rebound in the current quarter. it will continue to build a further strength and the remainder of this year and next year. during the darkest days of the financial crisis, we are now enjoying a virtuous surcoat of improving financial conditions. this leads to more hiring and production. in a still stronger financial conditions. doing the financial crisis back a couple of years ago, when we thought that the vicious circle where the where worsening conditions horse at the the economy back and forth. this positive feedback loop is illustrated by the stock market. there are about 10% over the past year. there is a greater willingness to take on risk. with the investment portfolio, households are more willing to spend. a critical part of the recovery has been the improving labor market. payrolls grew by about 200,000 jobs a month. a solid pace that should pick a as t
these are affecting production in the and that states as well as in japan. the dead wrong, i am confident that our economy has enough forward momentum to overcome these headwinds. we expect growth to rebound in the current quarter. it will continue to build a further strength and the remainder of this year and next year. during the darkest days of the financial crisis, we are now enjoying a virtuous surcoat of improving financial conditions. this leads to more hiring and production. in a still...
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the airfield, and now i think it is in the best interest of the marine corps, and the nation, and in japan to find another location. we completely support this. there is a great amount of land that is to the south. you have to start going out, and then the agreement is to give the land back. we have logistics' facilities there and some areas down and the plan is to give this back to the people of okinawa, as soon as we reasonably can. i support the movement of the airfield. this is in our best interest to do this. the word is this capability go? that is what the nation is working on right now at the senior level. >> going further back -- >> good morning, gentlemen. i am here it with an international relations course, and i just wanted to know -- >> can speak up a little bit? >> i find this interesting, many of the media outlets said that a drawn strike is what killed him. and we first found out from the aviation community, this was going specifically with the marine corps shadow, for afghanistan and other conflicts. >> i did not focus on this very much. i am just a marine. i see the role o
the airfield, and now i think it is in the best interest of the marine corps, and the nation, and in japan to find another location. we completely support this. there is a great amount of land that is to the south. you have to start going out, and then the agreement is to give the land back. we have logistics' facilities there and some areas down and the plan is to give this back to the people of okinawa, as soon as we reasonably can. i support the movement of the airfield. this is in our best...
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in the wake of the disaster in japan. they discuss the consumer product safety information database which would allow consumers to report safety problems and read complaints filed by other consumers. and president up america's promise alliance talks about her campaign to reverse rising high- school dropout rates. "washington journal," live at 7:00 a.m. eastern. >> provide coverage of politics, nonfiction books, and american history. it is all available to you on television, radio, on line and social media networks. find our content online through our video library and we take c- span on the road bringing our resources to the community. it is washington your way, this c-span networks. created by cable, provided as a public service. public service.
in the wake of the disaster in japan. they discuss the consumer product safety information database which would allow consumers to report safety problems and read complaints filed by other consumers. and president up america's promise alliance talks about her campaign to reverse rising high- school dropout rates. "washington journal," live at 7:00 a.m. eastern. >> provide coverage of politics, nonfiction books, and american history. it is all available to you on television,...
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what are the lessons from japan? guest: japan is just an awful story. i think what we will see as the immediate crisis fades, politically in the united states is a real renewing of the debate over nuclear power, and whether or not as had been the direction that the country was headed jt before this, we should expand and build new nuclear facilities, and i did review of the comments that the 2012 likely candidates made on nuclear power. there were all incredibly enthusiastic about nuclear power, never been safer, mitt romney in his book that he released last year tald about how he does not understand the crics of nuclear power. it is the safest thing ever and we should embrace it. and frankly president obama was in that place as well, saying in a speech on energy last year that we needed to do more with nuclear power. one wonders whether the japan situation scrambles that political calculation. i do think that at the politicians try to balance this question of reliance on oil from the middle east versus the danger is so obvious in nuclear power, that wil
what are the lessons from japan? guest: japan is just an awful story. i think what we will see as the immediate crisis fades, politically in the united states is a real renewing of the debate over nuclear power, and whether or not as had been the direction that the country was headed jt before this, we should expand and build new nuclear facilities, and i did review of the comments that the 2012 likely candidates made on nuclear power. there were all incredibly enthusiastic about nuclear power,...
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leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan right now? >> the diplomatic relations are very, very strong. the president has spoken with the prime minister. our ambassador speaks to the foreign minister and senior, other japanese government officials. our military's continued to work with the japanese self-defense forces. our technical experts are working with tokyo electric power. so the relationship is solid. there is information being exchanged all the time. you can never have enough information in a situation like this, but there is an ongoing and very, very positive relat
leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan...
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japan is a world leader in technology. they believed that the issue among -- the fukushima was not strong enough to withstand the worst case scenario. it was not. the chernobyl tragedy taught us that the effect of a single nuclear accident can linger for generations. we've got to pay attention. indentures plans are in compliance at all times. they have to ask the hard plans. we asked them to act quickly. >> thank you. it is an important hearing. they produce a report that is a good first set to help make sure our nuclear industry continues to be the safest in the world. they provide a emissions freeze supply of energy to power economies and create jobs. they are power and since it. we need to learn and implement short-term and long-term lessons. safety must remain our highest priority. this industry is the gold standard. they confirmed that opprobrium mitigation measures have been put in place. i would very much like to encourage the commission that as they move for that they do so wispy. it allows the commission and the s
japan is a world leader in technology. they believed that the issue among -- the fukushima was not strong enough to withstand the worst case scenario. it was not. the chernobyl tragedy taught us that the effect of a single nuclear accident can linger for generations. we've got to pay attention. indentures plans are in compliance at all times. they have to ask the hard plans. we asked them to act quickly. >> thank you. it is an important hearing. they produce a report that is a good first...
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you have the situation in japan. you have a situation with compton. this is a president who said in 2007, if there is an attack on collective bargaining, i will put on my boots and be right there with you. well that was not true. he is not only not there, you barely heard anything from him on that subject really don't know who you will get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculates that it is better for him to hang back. >> what is your sense of who would be his strongest opponent for 2012? >> the energy in the midterms is coming from the tea party but it is hard at this point to figure out who 80 party candidate would be. -- who a tea party candidate would be. mitt romney is not necessarily tea party. on the other hand, you have the strongest of the tea party types which is mike huckabee who says he is not running. the sarah palins of the world are interesting personalities but even polling among republicans, she is not doing well. people don't see her as a presidential candi
you have the situation in japan. you have a situation with compton. this is a president who said in 2007, if there is an attack on collective bargaining, i will put on my boots and be right there with you. well that was not true. he is not only not there, you barely heard anything from him on that subject really don't know who you will get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculates that it is better for him to hang...
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let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very old reactors. i cannot to the japanese changing their view towards nuclear power. it is an important export industry for the country. that would add a double whammy as well. >> what conclusion are we likely to draw about nuclear energy in the united states? >> all the people that opposed nuclear power have come out of the woodwork. they are all back. it will have a negative impact in the united states. when i thought we were not going to have a great nuclear expansion before this incident, largely because of the cost of nuclear power in the united states. a new
let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very...
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do you have family in japan? and it didn't matter whether one was an r or one was a d, those concerns were genuine. as i walked over here, a guard asked me, ms. hanabusa, is everything ok at home? it struck me, we are a people and we are always going to be there to help others. we must also look is why hawaii has really been prepared for these kinds of disasters. you know, and i do congratulate both the pacific tsunami warning center as well as our officials back home who did an excellent job preparing. but i'd also like people to consider what it cost and how we're able to come here. remember wh the good senar from hawaii, senator inoue, did that thing, the tsunami warning center and, yes, it was an earmark, he had the foresight as only, for example, like my good colleagues from oregon and people that represent their districts know what that district needs and started way back when with the pacific tsunami warning center. and thatas grown. if you watch the -- if you watched the news this morning you can hear our
do you have family in japan? and it didn't matter whether one was an r or one was a d, those concerns were genuine. as i walked over here, a guard asked me, ms. hanabusa, is everything ok at home? it struck me, we are a people and we are always going to be there to help others. we must also look is why hawaii has really been prepared for these kinds of disasters. you know, and i do congratulate both the pacific tsunami warning center as well as our officials back home who did an excellent job...
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we jaw just how earthquakes can impact spent nuclear fuel in japan just a few months ago. oreover, in 1997,cientists found that plutonium from nuclear weapons tests that had been conducted just a few decades earlier had migrated a mile through water in the rock near yucca mountain which contradicted earlier assertions that the repository site was geologically isolated from the water table. so basically what we had was congress writing aaw that yucca mountain was a nuchal came trez from -- nuclear alcatraz but scientists said it was more like a nuclear sieve. we heard that from the national academy of sciences in 1986 and heard it from them here but this committee and others ignored that warning. the obama administration that moving record with yucca muenten -- mountain and was not the appropriate political direction to take. but congress decided to slash funding for the project. the chairman greg yasgow did whatever office would do when a building plan a canceled, he topped spending money, processing the permit. though members of this community accud him of doing something
we jaw just how earthquakes can impact spent nuclear fuel in japan just a few months ago. oreover, in 1997,cientists found that plutonium from nuclear weapons tests that had been conducted just a few decades earlier had migrated a mile through water in the rock near yucca mountain which contradicted earlier assertions that the repository site was geologically isolated from the water table. so basically what we had was congress writing aaw that yucca mountain was a nuchal came trez from --...
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chairman, do you have nrc in japan right now? >> we have two nrc technical experts in japan. they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical resources and capability on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that will lead him to change his position to continue to get power from the nuclear resources in the united states? >> information is still coming in. these gentlemen address the issues of safety and security in the american nuclear program. as more information comes in, it will be evaluated. 20% of our electricity is generated by nuclear power. it is already a major component of our energy in the united states. >> to reiterate, we are an independent regulatory authority, and we always keep the focus, on a day-to
chairman, do you have nrc in japan right now? >> we have two nrc technical experts in japan. they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical...
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largely on what has been going on in japan. we are looking at whether or not we should build more nuclear power plants in this country. nothing has happened in japan that is indicative of the underlying safety of the technology. regardless of what is going on in japan, it does not erase the 50 years of safe operation we have had in this country and around the world. there have been a number of highly publicized actions -- the one that the japanese is dealing with right now, chernobyl, the and one, three mile island. no one was hurt or injured as a result of radioactive release. the story in japan is still unfolding. chernobyl was very different from the other two. host: we are speaking with jack spencer from the heritage foundation. we are taking your calls. the numbers are at the bottom of your screen. would you call yourself a supporter of nuclear power? guest: it has great potential. we benefit greatly from it. we should not build one that is economically feasible. if we have the right policy changes to bear and a change in
largely on what has been going on in japan. we are looking at whether or not we should build more nuclear power plants in this country. nothing has happened in japan that is indicative of the underlying safety of the technology. regardless of what is going on in japan, it does not erase the 50 years of safe operation we have had in this country and around the world. there have been a number of highly publicized actions -- the one that the japanese is dealing with right now, chernobyl, the and...
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you have the situation in japan the situation in wisconsin. it is the president that said in 2007 that if there is an attack on collective bargaining i will put on my boots and be right there with you. he is not only not there, you barely heard from him on the subject. you do not know who you are going to get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculate for him to hold back and you get this person. >> who would be the strongest opponent for 2012? >> it is an interesting question. the energy in the midterms is coming from the tea party. it is hard to figure out at this point to 80 party candidate would be. -- to figure out who a tea party can it would be. they would call it romney a rhino. huckabee is saying he is not running. the palins of the world are interesting personalities. in the polling, she is not doing well. i do not think people see her as a candid it as much as an interesting personality for the cause. it is interesting to figure out if mr. romney became the c
you have the situation in japan the situation in wisconsin. it is the president that said in 2007 that if there is an attack on collective bargaining i will put on my boots and be right there with you. he is not only not there, you barely heard from him on the subject. you do not know who you are going to get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculate for him to hold back and you get this person. >> who would be...